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wyclif

/ˈwɪk.lɪf/

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noun

/ˈwɪk.lɪf/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому теологу, чьи возражения против римско-католической доктрины предвосхитили протестантскую Реформацию (1328-1384).

A proper noun referring to an English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. English theologian and reformerC2formalbritish

    An English theologian and early church reformer who criticized the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church, and whose ideas influenced the Protestant Reformation.

    ruАнглийский теолог и реформатор

    • Wyclif's writings challenged the doctrine of transubstantiation.
    • He is often called the 'Morning Star of the Reformation'.
    • Wyclif translated the Bible into English, making it accessible to common people.

    Synonymswiclifwycliffe